Hanneke Bax

I have always had a great interest for the physiology of the voice, long before I began studying Speech and Language Pathology / Therapy. I was fascinated by the magic of changing the sound of voice, especially during the time I was attending singing lessons.

After several years of professional experience, I set up my own private voice therapy practice in Amsterdam and Utrecht. After 3 years of two locations, I decided to focus on Utrecht.

I also work as a freelance teacher, vocal coach, voice trainer and developer of voice projects.

Voice Therapy

‘Bestemming Bereikt’ offers speech and voice therapy for adults who have problems with their voice, speech and/or breathing. You can think about the following cases:

hoarseness

dysphonia

aphonia

aspirated voice

tired voice

laryngeal globus (a non-painful, but unconfortable sensation in the larynx or throat, caused bij tensed muscles in the head/neck area)

tensed breathing pattern

hyperventilation

problems with articulation

Voice techniqueThe biggest part of the therapy consists of exercises for the voice, breathing and speech.

Vocal massage
I work with manual therapy for the laryngeal muscles. This is a massage technique for the speech muscles and helps to recover the disordered voice faster.

RelaxationIn the case of a hyper-tensed voice, I work with breathing exercises and mindfulness based stress reduction body-scans.

Costs / insurance
The insurance company pays a big part of speech therapy with a permission document from a doctor. I didn’t sign contracts with health insurance companies. It depends on you policy how much will be covered. With a ‘restitutiepolis’ still 100% is covered. With a ‘naturapolis’ only +-75% will be covered. You always have to pay the own risk first. You can find more information here about the Dutch Health insurance system.

Practical
The locations of therapy is in Utrecht: Homeruslaan 59a.

Workshop and coaching

Do you want to improve your own vocal skills? Or are you looking for voice training for you company or school?

‘Bestemming Bereikt’ offers custom designed workshops for individuals and groups who want to improve their vocal skills and speech skills.